Chess Puzzle #bSsGF — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2749 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, queen endgame, short.

Position

White: king h3; queen b6; pawns a5/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen f3; pawns f7/g5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Qf1+ — queen f3→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king h3→g4).
  3. Best move: Kg7 — king g8→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move is Qf1+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p2/1Q5p/P5p1/8/5qPK/7P/8 w - - 0 62

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